The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the cybercrime trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to October 20, 2025.
LensNews confirmed that the adjournment followed a preliminary objection filed by her lawyer, Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN), who argued that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case and accused the Attorney-General of abusing prosecutorial powers.
Akpoti-Uduaghan is facing a six-count charge under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024. She is accused of transmitting false information electronically to malign individuals, incite danger, and disturb public order.
Her defence also complained that they had not received copies of the prosecution’s witness statements, further stalling proceedings.
Justice Mohammed Umar, presiding over the matter, ruled that the jurisdictional objection must be addressed before trial can continue. He then adjourned the case to October 20.
The development extends the legal uncertainty surrounding Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended from the Senate earlier this year following the cybercrime allegations.
